23 Chapter 23

◎The long-standing cuckold has forgotten his origins◎

Although Xiao Muyan looks calm and mature on weekdays, he is actually only eighteen or nineteen years old and very young. I had been injured a few days ago, and I thought it would take a long time to recover. I didn't expect that a young man's body is so strong and resistant to falls. In just two days, the wound on my stomach began to heal, the redness and swelling gradually subsided, and I looked much more energetic than before.

Jiang Jingyun changed the dressing on Xiao Muyan's wound and was very satisfied with his healing speed. He estimated that in a few days, he would be able to remove the cotton thread.

In order to make it easier to take care of him, Jiang Jingyun had let Xiao Muyan live at home and take care of him closely these past few days. Now that he is feeling better and can solve some daily living problems by himself, he can rest assured and no longer needs to look after him all the time. He just needs to ask his aunt to come and deliver meals to him at noon every day.

And he, Jiang Jingyun, has to go to school!

If he doesn't go to school, he will be overwhelmed by the endless homework!

I would rather be scolded and cry in class than cry while doing homework at home!

The next morning, Jiang Jingyun got up early to make breakfast, boiled medicine for Xiao Muyan, and then went out with his elder and second brothers who went to the stall as usual.

Arriving at the private school on time, as soon as he stepped into the study, everyone's eyes were focused on him. The blazing gazes almost melted Jiang Jingyun: Is this the attention a transfer student gets... It's really socially terrifying...

He smiled awkwardly, bowed deeply to everyone, and said in a gentle and humble manner: "My fellow students, I am new here today, and it is my great honor to be able to gather with you. My surname is Jiang, and my name is Jingyun. I hope that we can learn from each other and make progress together in the future."

No one responded.

Looking up and down, some people turned a blind eye to the matter and studied hard every minute; some showed a kind smile when their eyes met, but did not speak; others gathered together to look Jiang Jingyun up and down, whispering, and were full of scrutiny and inquiry about his arrival.

Amid the noise, Mr. Sun walked in from outside. Seeing Jiang Jingyun still standing there stupidly, he casually pointed to an empty seat at the back of the study and asked him to sit down, then started today's lecture.

The room suddenly became quiet, with only Mr. Sun's voice remaining: "Today we are going to talk about eight-part essays, which include the introduction, the continuation, the beginning, the introduction..."

The boring lecture made people drowsy. Jiang Jingyun could not help yawning and his eyes drifted to the window. His thoughts were drifting away with the scenery outside the window when a ball of paper suddenly hit his head. He looked up and saw Mr. Sun sitting above him glaring at him. His head suddenly woke up and he quickly sat up straight, pretending to listen carefully.

Fortunately, Mr. Sun did not lift him up to answer the question. He just gave him a warning look and turned around to continue teaching.

Jiang Jingyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Huh... I escaped a disaster..."

"Tsk..." Jiang Jingyun heard a burst of suppressed laughter beside his seat. He looked over quietly and found that it was the few people who were pointing at him when he just came in.

Among the group of people, a tall and fat man dressed in rich clothes was vaguely leading the group. When he noticed he was looking at him, he raised his eyebrows and gave a provocative smile.

Jiang Jingyun just wanted to study peacefully and pass the imperial examinations, and he didn't intend to cause any trouble, so he pretended not to see it and looked away as if nothing had happened. When he turned around and sat down to continue listening to the lecture, he heard a disdainful whisper of ridicule in his ears: "Tsk... coward, so boring..."

..., I don't want to listen, it's just a turtle chanting sutras.

After school in the afternoon, Jiang Jingyun, who felt dizzy after a day of classes, quickly packed up his things and wanted to slip away. Unexpectedly, he was surrounded by several teenagers who looked three or four years older than him.

He looked at a few people and asked, "What advice do you have for me?"

The leader was still the tall and fat boy, with a somewhat arrogant look on his face. He said, "I heard that you were a child prodigy?"

"I am just an ordinary person who came here to study. I dare not call myself a child prodigy." Jiang Jingyun held his forehead with his hand. He was a science student and he had to try his best to keep up with the courses here. Even his original body was just smarter. He is a child prodigy, but he is not great, why is he bragging about it?

"You have some self-awareness. I think you are just a mediocre person." The tall and fat boy challenged Jiang Jingyun and looked at him with interest, as if he was waiting to enjoy his look of resistance when he could not bear the humiliation.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Jingyun did not respond. He walked around a few people and wanted to leave: "Is this all you want to talk about? If there is nothing else, then I will take my leave first."

"Hey... why are you in such a hurry? We haven't finished talking yet." A henchman in cotton and linen clothes blocked Jiang Jingyun's way and squinted at him. "I've seen you before. Is that snail noodle stall in the West Market yours?"

"Yes." Jiang Jingyun looked a little impatient. He didn't expect that in ancient times there were also such people studying instead of doing their job. Every day they just formed cliques and found trouble with others. It was really rubbish everywhere, annoying and a waste of his time.

"You are a businessman, why do you come here to study? Don't pollute our place of scholars with your stink of money." His tone was full of contempt, as if doing business was such a shameful thing.

Jiang Jingyun looked at the person who was blocking him like an idiot: "First, our dynasty does not prohibit businessmen from taking the imperial examinations; second, if you think money stinks, then just throw away the silver and money on you and plug your mouth and nose. Maybe this will make the air around you fresher."

"You...!" The man's face turned red with anger. He pointed at Jiang Jingyun's nose and glared at him, but he glared back without giving in.

"Don't say anything more to him. I think he just wants to be beaten!" Seeing that they couldn't win the argument with words, several people became angry and wanted to beat people up directly.

Just as a fight between the majority and the minority was about to break out, a non-stop laugh was heard from the side: “Hahahahahahahahaha…”

Everyone turned to look and saw a young man in gorgeous clothes.

This person was laughing non-stop over there, and when he saw everyone looking at him, he didn't stop laughing. After a while, he slowly stopped laughing, wiped the tears from his eyes, and said to Jiang Jingyun: "You are quite interesting when you talk."

Seeing that it was this person who spoke to him, the leading scholar looked a little hesitant, but for the sake of face, he still warned in a low voice: "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."

"Tsk... Xie Weicai, who are you looking down on here? Just because a few people flatter you, you really think you are something important." The young man ignored Xie Weicai's warning and walked towards him. "Besides, you said that others stink of money, but I remember that your family was a merchant family for three generations. Have you washed off the stink on you? Why are you hanging out like this?"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Xie Weicai had always regarded his humble background as a disgrace, and now it was ruthlessly revealed in public. His face turned red instantly, his eyes widened as if spitting fire, his whole body trembled slightly, and his ferocious expression looked as if he was about to rush over and beat someone up.

Jiang Jingyun's heart tightened when he saw this, and he wanted to step forward to stop them as a conditioned reaction. However, the young man next to him was not afraid at all. He just shook his head and continued to speak frivolously: "Alas, some people have been cuckolds for a few days and have become so arrogant that they even forget their ancestors... The world is really going downhill, and people's hearts are no longer the same..."

"......" Listening to the ridicule from the young man, Xie Weicai clenched his fists and looked humiliated, but due to the man's status, he did not dare to offend him any more. In the end, he could only swallow his anger and left with a few followers, leaving behind the confused Jiang Jingyun and the young man with a gloating look on his face.

"Just leaving? Tsk tsk tsk, how boring!" The young man straightened his sleeves in boredom, brushed off the non-existent dust, and said disdainfully, "A bunch of cowards who only know how to bully the weak and fear the strong..."

Jiang Jingyun looked at the man who was a little too familiar and put his hand on his shoulder, and thanked him politely: "Thank you for helping me out, may I ask your name?"

"You're welcome. It's just a small favor." He had disliked those people for a long time, but he just didn't bother to deal with them on weekdays. "My name is Su Yuheng, and I came to the private school half a month earlier than you."

"Oh, nice to meet you." Jiang Jingyun said indifferently and raised his foot to leave.

"Hey...you just said thank you verbally and that's it." Su Yuheng caught up with him in two steps and said dissatisfiedly.

"I am from a poor family and have nothing to offer as a thank you gift. Please forgive me, sir." Jiang Jingyun stopped and bowed.

"Hey, don't, don't, don't..." Su Yuheng stretched out his hand to help Jiang Jingyun up, muttering in a low voice, "Why are you so cold? I don't mean anything else... I just want to make friends with you..."

Jiang Jingyun stopped and raised his eyebrows and asked, "You don't despise me because of my humble origins, and you're not afraid that the stench on me will taint your noble character?"

Su Yuheng twitched his nose and sniffed, retorting: "How can it smell bad? This is obviously the smell of food, right? Don't listen to those idiots, their noses are broken."

Jiang Jingyun looked up at the young master, who was dressed in brocade and silk, with a golden crown and jade boots. He was obviously born into a rich family, but he was not as arrogant as those from famous families. His behavior was good, but he looked a little naive. He smiled and said, "Since Brother Su doesn't abandon me, I will accompany you."

Su Yuheng heard this and patted Jiang Jingyun on the shoulder happily: "I was right, I like straightforward people like you!"

Jiang Jingyun was caught off guard and staggered when he was hit. This guy is really a genuine person. Maybe they can really get along well.

However, he really had other things to do today, so he could only apologize and say goodbye: "I have something else to do today, why don't we talk another day."

"What's the matter? I'll help you." Without waiting for Jiang Jingyun to refuse, Su Yuheng pushed him out, "Let's go, let's go... I'm very familiar with this town. There's nothing I don't know..."

Jiang Jingyun was carried forward, listening to Su Yuheng talking incessantly as he walked.

"Your cream cake is so delicious. I was amazed when I ate it for the first time..."

“The snail rice noodle is also delicious…”

"Hey, when are you going to serve some new food? It's always the same old things, I'm tired of them..."

"What are you going to do? Tell me first..."